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Technically yes, but in his case there is a level of genius and dedication that is beyond expert level. There is also a good chance that potential replacements
by Guest42 6y ago
Technically yes, but in his case there is a level of genius and dedication that is beyond expert level. There is also a good chance that potential replacements aren’t available to take on the responsibilities.
- bigbillheck 6y agoPer https://gcc.gnu.org/pipermail/gcc/2021-March/235091.html https://gcc.gnu.org/pipermail/gcc/2021-March/235091.html , Stallman's last code contribution to GCC was in 2003, and before that 1997.
- Guest42 6y agoI viewed it more as a managerial committee akin to a board of directors.
- bigbillheck 6y agoWhat are his managerial contributions? The ones that come to mind are AST export, accepting LLVM, and the lead-up to the EGCS split, none of which were positive.
- lamp987 6y agoit was just a symbolic honorary position. nothing changes.